All Enriched Grain Products in the U

question 44

Multiple Choice

All enriched grain products in the U.S. now have folic acid added to them because:

• A) there is a prevalence of vitamin B₁₂ deficiency, which folic acid helps identify.
• B) most young women don't have an adequate intake of fruits and vegetables.
• C) folic acid will reduce the absorption of folate to prevent toxicity.
• D) very few foods contain natural folate.

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Direct Materials

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